NHTSA recall 26V-581: Air Bags

Ford Motor Company · Reported September 9, 2026 · 1 affected model year

Air Bags recall

26V-581
September 9, 2026 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Explorer vehicles. The active vent on the passenger side may not open as intended, preventing the air bag from deploying properly.
Safety risk
An air bag that does not deploy as intended increases the risk of injury in a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the passenger air bag module, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 16, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S65. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 14, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number26V581000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateSeptember 9, 2026
ComponentAir Bags:Frontal
Fixed over the airNo
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Affected vehicles

2026 Ford Explorer14 recalls total

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